What common syntax errors or pitfalls should PHP beginners be aware of when writing functions like the one in the forum thread?

One common syntax error to be aware of when writing functions in PHP is forgetting to include the opening and closing curly braces for the function body. Another pitfall is not properly declaring the function parameters or returning a value if necessary. To solve these issues, always make sure to include the curly braces and define the function parameters and return type if needed. 

// Incorrect function definition without curly braces
function myFunction()
    // function body
    echo "Hello, World!";
}

// Corrected function definition with curly braces
function myFunction() {
    // function body
    echo "Hello, World!";
}

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